California Sends Data Center Power-Cost Bills to Newsom Amid $1.8B Ratepayer Fight

News ClipHoodline·CA·9/1/2026

California's state legislature has passed bills related to data center power costs and sent them to Governor Newsom for his review. This legislative action comes amidst an ongoing $1.8 billion dispute over ratepayer costs in the state, indicating significant financial implications for the energy sector and data center industry.

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Gov: California State Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom
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